Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown
- Location:Queenstown, New Zealand
- Duration:12 hours (approx.)
- TOUR Code:2264RJ301
Be struck by the beautiful silence of Doubtful Sound as you cruise the crystal waters and take in the breathtaking scenery. Journey across Lake Manapouri, cross over the 670-meter high Wilmot Pass and enjoy a 3-hour catamaran cruise through pure serenity that is Doubtful Sound.
Highlights
- 3-hour Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
- Plenty of photo opportunities
- Skipper provides live commentary
- Hotel pickup and drop off from centrally located Queenstown hotels
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Hidden in the south-west corner of New Zealand's South Island, deep in the heart of the Fiordland National Park, lies Doubtful Sound. Ten times larger than Milford Sound it is an unspoiled wilderness of many moods, one minute clear, blue and sun drenched, the next mysterious and mist shrouded. A wild place of dense rainforest, rugged peaks, cascading waterfalls and deep still waters - quiet, serene and green!
Your Doubtful Sound adventure begins as you cruise the crystal clear waters of Lake Manapouri. Then enjoy a road trip over Wilmot Pass, stopping along the way to experience some of Fiordland's densest rainforest and to view the colorful alpine moss gardens.
On reaching Deep Cove, you will board a spacious catamaran for a three hour cruise that takes in the most dramatic scenery of Doubtful Sound. The skipper provides a detailed commentary and point out highlights. Keep a look out for wildlife as bottlenose dolphins frequently come alongside the vessel, fur seals bask on the rocks around the fiord and rare penguins can at times be observed.
Schedule Details
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown
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Steamer Wharf, Queenstown Departure Time:
6:55am
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
Duration:12 hours (approx.)
Return details:Returns to original departure point at approximately 7:30pm
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Additional Information
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise (3 hours)
- Live commentary on board
- New Zealand's Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Food and drinks
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- NZD $1.00 per Doubtful Sound passenger is donated to the New Zealand Whale and Dolphin Trust to assist with bottlenose dolphin research and conservation.
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